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FY13 OLB

2013 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

181,115 mi
Last recorded181,115 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Transit92,469 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 OLB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 181,115 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 178,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 178,437 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 178,386 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 174,826 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 160,241 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 139,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 139,109 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 121,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 111,150 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 111,150 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.13 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 107,643 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 107,603 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill has been cut open! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear towing eye bracket bolts missing

Fail 24 Jan 2018 105,046 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,967 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 77,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 53,244 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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FY13 OLB is a 2013 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2013 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 92,469 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY13 OLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this Ford Transit is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FY13 OLB is a 2013 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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